My name is Jill Zeto and I am the school nurse here at Marumsco Hills Elementary. I have worked in Prince William County as a school nurse since 2008 and have been a nurse since graduating from Bowling Green State University/Medical College of Ohio in 1985. I’ve worked in many areas of hospital nursing to include emergency room and intensive care, and spent 7 years as a nurse in the U.S. Army.

I am very happy to support you and your child’s health and learning! My primary duties include performing routine vision and hearing screenings, administering medication, and seeing children in the clinic for injuries and illnesses. I try to incorporate teaching of healthy habits to include handwashing, good nutrition, and fitness and I enjoy teaching health topics and try to visit the classrooms periodically throughout the year.

Please keep me informed any health problems your child may have. Children with asthma or life threatening allergies may keep their needed medications in the clinic after a health treatment plan is completed by the parents/ guardians and the physician. Prescription and over-the-counter medications can be administered at school if the proper paperwork is completed. Please see the attached links for the appropriate forms. Just as a reminder, please do not send medications to school with your student. Only adults are allowed to deliver medications to and from school, this includes cough drops.

It is very important that I am able to contact you in case of an emergency. Please keep your emergency cards up to date.

TDAP vaccine required for all children entering the 6th grade.

Dear parents/guardians of rising 6th grade students:

This is a reminder that effective July 1, 2014, a booster dose tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (TDAP) vaccine is required for all children entering the 6th grade. The TDAP booster is recommended by health experts to give adolescents added protection against tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (better known as whooping cough). These potentially serious ailments are largely preventable with proper vaccination. Children must meet all Virginia school immunization requirements. If you have not already done so, please arrange for the TDAP booster for your child as soon as possible.

TDAP boosters may be obtained from your doctor, military clinics, or the health department. Written documentation must be provided to your child’s school upon completion of this requirement.

Please send the documentation of this vaccine to the school nurse. she will notify your child’s middle school that he/she has received the vaccine. This will ensure there will be no delay in beginning middle school. your child will not be admitted to 6th grade on the first day of school without proof of the TDAP booster.

Kindergarten Registration Requirements

Immunization Requirements:

The immunization records must document three doses of DTP with one dose received after the fourth birthday; three doses of a polio vaccine with one dose received after the fourth birthday; two doses of the measles vaccine (one dose received at 12 months of age or older and the second prior to entering kindergarten); one dose of a rubella vaccine received at 12 months of age or older (usually given as MMR); one dose of mumps vaccine received at 12 months of age or older (usually given as MMR); and three doses of the hepatitis B vaccine. All susceptible children (those who have not had chicken pox) born after January 1, 1997 are also required to Have a dose of varicella not earlier than the age of 12 months.

School Entrance Health Form - MCH 213-G:

Physical examination forms are available from the main office of each elementary school. The Virginia Department of Education and the Virginia Department of Health require documentation on the School HEALTH FORM
MCH 213G PRIOR TO ENROLLMENT.

Reminder to Parents to Provide Medical Information to Schools

Your child’s health and safety are the top priorities in our schools. Any medical and health information that is concerning to you is important for the school to have. This includes, but is not limited to medications, health conditions, and allergies. Parents are reminded that they are responsible for providing medical information about their child and any updates as needed.

If you are uncertain whether your student requires a health plan, please consult your school nurse. School nurses and school staff are authorized to follow the directions of your child’s health care provider. Please help us keep your child safe by updating your child’s information.

Illness or Injury Exclusion Criteria

Reasons for which a child may be sent home from school/SACC or for a parent to keep the child
home from school/SACC:

Fever of 100ºF and over – exclude until student has been fever-free for at least 24 hours.

Conjunctivitis (pink eye), strep infections, ringworm, and impetigo are all infections and
must be treated with medication for a minimum of 24 hours before returning to school.
Please do not allow affected students back before this time so that other students are not
infected unnecessarily.

Rash of unknown origin (especially if accompanied by a fever).

Head injury.

Severe coughing or difficulty breathing.

Colds – a child with thick or constant nasal discharge should remain home.

Diarrhea or vomiting – exclude until student has been symptom-free for at least 24 hours.

Stiff neck associated with a fever and/or a recent injury.

Inadequate immunizations with known disease outbreak in school.

Refer to the VDOH “Communicable Disease Reference Chart for School Personnel” for
other exclusions/information.

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